A French study found that the faces of those who eat carbohydrates for breakfast are less attractive. Western diet rich in refined carbohydrates such as flour and white sugar has been linked to health problems such as obesity and diabetes.

"Attractiveness, and especially facial attractiveness, is an important trait that affects a variety of key social outcomes such as mate selection or partner exchange decisions," said Dr. Claire Barticut, author of the study. Hanukkah 2023: Ofer Ben Natan's Croissant Donut, Pop & Pop Bakery, Tel Aviv/Walla! System, Yaniv Garnot.